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Horace Furness High School

Horace Furness High School is a public high school in Philadelphia, PA, serving grades 9–12, rated D, with 896 students and a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 28% in Literature, 21% in Biology and 16% in Algebra I.

DTopHap school rating
Rating
D
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
896
Students per teacher
19.7:1
Level
High
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

Literature28%
Biology21%
Algebra I16%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

Hispanic44%
Asian30%
Black16%
White7%
Two or more races3%
Pacific Islander0%
Male / female
62% / 38%
Free or reduced lunch
92%
Enrollment change vs prior year
+24.3%
Prior-year enrollment
721

Homes assigned to this school

21,209 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Horace Furness High School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
1900 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19148
Phone
(215) 400-8300
Website
philasd.org
Setting
City - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
421899003818
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School district

Philadelphia City School District

District rating
C+
Schools
220
Students
120,057
Spending per student
$17,593
Teachers (FTE)
8,000
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About Horace Furness High School

How is Horace Furness High School rated?

Horace Furness High School holds a D rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Philadelphia City School District is rated C+ overall.

How do students at Horace Furness High School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Horace Furness High School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 28% in Literature, 21% in Biology and 16% in Algebra I.

What grades does Horace Furness High School serve?

Horace Furness High School serves grades 9–12 as a high school.

How many students attend Horace Furness High School?

896 students attend Horace Furness High School, up from 721 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 19.7:1.

Which homes are assigned to Horace Furness High School?

TopHap matches 21,209 residential properties to Horace Furness High School in and around Philadelphia. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Horace Furness High School in?

Horace Furness High School is part of Philadelphia City School District, which reports 220 schools, 120,057 students and $17,593 of spending per student.